Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. Liu sees that as evidence that increasing CS offerings in high school is helping to address well-known disparities in the tech world. “We How do we get them motivated and compensated?”

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

A nonprofit organization for career and technical education (CTE), SkillsUSA serves more than 413,000 middle school, high school, and college students and instructors nationwide. Business partners make it possible for us to achieve our mission of preparing students for career success, Whitehead says.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. These are skills that will serve students well once they graduate.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

When done correctly, experts say, dual enrollment can be a critical pathway from high school to college, especially as todays high school seniors are less prepared to move to higher education. We have to look at all of this: What do the high schools need? What do the community colleges need?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Related : The ups and downs of girls in STEM Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. Wasn’t the argument for needing a brain break after a long day at school just as valid for teenagers? ” As I read this, I felt guilty.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Frustrations mount as they attempt to manage both instructional requirements and a decrease in achievement from at-risk students. The CDC recently declared a student mental health crisis , with 44 percent of high school students reporting sadness or hopelessness. Diagnosing and remedying problems is essential.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Because AP classes use a standardized test to assess how well students have learned and can apply the concepts taught in these courses, they are generally well accepted by colleges and universities both as a measure of academic achievement and for college credit. AP classes matter the most when a school offers them.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an elementary school student, I remember sitting “criss cross applesauce” among my peers during the end-of-the-quarter awards ceremonies, hoping my name would be called. When I was deemed a “winner” for good behavior or academic achievement, I’d hear my nana’s cheer. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2022

A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Top findings include: Gen Zs are adventurers, but not crazy about the world we live in.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Boston – VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic year, marking more than a decade of high achievement. The high-quality, teacher-led online courses can be taken as part of a student’s school day at their local school, or from home.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

Key points: College and career readiness helps students reach their goals and become successful A smarter way to think about college 10 ways to teach students for a changing world For more news on college and career, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching Hub When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Efficiency has a significant reciprocal effect with motivation and comprehension. Efficiency goes hand in glove with motivation and comprehension,” says Dr. P. David Pearson, professor emeritus and former dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley. Research backs up this assertion.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

Schools should reimagine the learning processes and leverage in-person and hybrid learning to help students achieve the best possible results. A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. COVID-19 took a toll on student motivation, and 80 percent of educators are still feeling the effects.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The 2022 PBL Champions are: District PBL Champion Broward County Public Schools (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) School PBL Champion Thomas A. As we witness our own large-scale evidence supporting PBL’s impact on student achievement, we encourage everyone to stay the course,” said Dr. Fleming. “As

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A 2016 study from Columbia University found that high-school students’ science grades improved after they learned about the personal and intellectual struggles of scientists, while students who only learned about the scientists’ achievements saw their grades decline. Related content: 6 TED Talks about failing forward.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. “Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has halted regular school days for the foreseeable future, pushing instruction to online learning environments as administrators work to ensure teachers and students have the devices and connectivity needed for continuity of learning. “All the systems and tools were there. . ”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Certification strikes the right balance of academic excellence and real-world skills, giving students the confidence and motivation they need to succeed both in school and in a profitable career. scale) Higher graduation rates for certified high school students: 97.5% Defining certification. vs 2.78 (4.0 vs 1.0%.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

Read on… Plan Ahe ad: Set Yourself Up for a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering Regardless of where you are in your life or at what stage, if you have a dream that you want to achieve, you can start working toward that immediately. One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Customer motivation is at the heart of everything we do to provide the best accessible learning and reading experiences for learners of all ages. Whether for high school students preparing for standardized tests, working adults seeking career changes, or those pursuing further education, the platform provides resources for success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Nationally, half of all the students who took that exam received a passing score, but the VHS Learning pass rate was 100%, meaning all VHS Learning students who took the exam achieved a score of 3 or higher. About VHS Learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a brand-new, all-in-one solution for college and career readiness that gives students a head start on post-high school success.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

ePlus and Cisco are leading the way with Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow (GRIT) ® , a hands-on, STEM-based program focused on introducing diverse groups of middle and high school girls to technology-focused career possibilities.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While reading Adam Grant’s new book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things , I was struck by his distinction between teaching and coaching. Their experiment included almost 2,000 high school students. This 8-minute intervention significantly boosted the academic achievement of the advice-givers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Many of us can recall scratchy, static-muddled murmurs of elementary and high school administrators making announcements over the public address system, accepting such antiquated technologies as the norm. Screens in main halls and gathering points celebrating great academic, athletic and student group achievements.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

(September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. On average, striving students using Reading Plus with fidelity achieve 2.0-2.5

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“This means adapting to how we approach teaching overall to remain relevant with the times, so students not only learn the skills needed, but also become intrinsically motivated to learn more in all subject areas.” Wojcicki is widely heralded as the one of the most successful parents, educators and journalists in the United States.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from the nations report card shows. Proficient is considered a high bar, above what most states set as grade level expectations.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

Gamer Types in Educational Settings By integrating games and playfulness into education, educators can create a positive and engaging learning environment that stimulates curiosity, motivation and a love for learning. Playful learning and games can inherently motivate and engage students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Learning to prioritize tasks and set realistic goals will help you stay focused on achieving those goals in a reasonable amount of time.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 18, 2025

High school is a time for students to grow and explore, and one of the best ways for them to navigate this journey of self-discovery is through goal setting. By setting clear, actionable goals, high schoolers can take concrete steps toward figuring out what they want to do or achieve and developing the skills theyll need to get there.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Megan was one of seven high school students we worked with in a multi-year project called My STEM Story , a transdisciplinary collaboration led by scholars of media, education and psychology at the University of Oregon, University of Kentucky and an education research nonprofit called Inflexion. Our research felt even more urgent.

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